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The Collection

Paris, 1942. In the middle of the Occupation, Victor Gence, an unscrupulous merchant, buys, at vastly low prices, artworks belonging to Jewish collectors. Informed by a concierge, he manages to enter the apartment of Mr. Klein who apparently has a fabulous collection.

Top Cast

  • Éric Génovèse

    Éric Génovèse

    Victor Gence

  • Pauline Étienne

    Pauline Étienne

    Elise Klein

  • Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Monsieur Klein

  • Michel Bompoil

    Michel Bompoil

    M. Ledermann

  • Marianne Merlo

    Marianne Merlo

    Mme Ledermann

  • Sylvie Gravagna

    Sylvie Gravagna

    La concierge

  • Alain Cauchi

    Alain Cauchi

    Homme de main 1

  • Ulysse Bellouard

    Ulysse Bellouard

    Homme de main 2

Overview

Paris, 1942. In the middle of the Occupation, Victor Gence, an unscrupulous merchant, buys, at vastly low prices, artworks belonging to Jewish collectors. Informed by a concierge, he manages to enter the apartment of Mr. Klein who apparently has a fabulous collection.

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